Key Quantitative Figures
- Project value: Approximately ₹8,500 crore
- Estimated power demand to be catered: 4,500 MW
- Transmission lines to be added: 1,582 circuit kilometers (ckm)
- Transformation capacity to be added: 10,500 MVA
- Project delivery timeline: 30 months
- AESL's updated transmission orderbook: ₹80,000+ crore
Project Scope and Infrastructure Details
The project involves establishment of:
- 4×1500 MVA, 765/400 kV GIS substation at Pendurthi (Vizag)
- 3×1500 MVA, 765/400 kV Khammam-II substation
This will expand AESL's overall transmission network to 29,531 ckm and transformation capacity to 1,33,675 MVA.
Dates and Timeline
- Disclosure date: July 24, 2026
- Project awarded on: July 24, 2026 (through TBCB framework)
- Contract delivery period: 30 months from award date
Parties Involved
- Special Purpose Vehicle: Vizag Power Transmission Ltd
- Regulatory authorities: BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited
- Government framework: Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) framework of Government of India
Purpose and Rationale
The transmission system has been planned to:
- Facilitate integration and supply of power to proposed Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia projects in Vizag area
- Support growing load requirement from Pendurthi–Vizag region due to data centre and digital infrastructure investments
- Build energy backbone for India's next generation of industrial growth
- Enable sustainable growth at scale
Operational Impact
The project will:
- Support development of green hydrogen and green ammonia capacity in Andhra Pradesh
- Strengthen grid for emerging digital infrastructure demand in Pendurthi–Vizag region
- Enhance grid stability and long-term industrial competitiveness
- Position Vizag as a significant digital infrastructure location with AI and hyperscale data centre developments
Company Background Context
AESL is India's largest private transmission and distribution company with:
- Current transmission network: 29,531 ckm and 1,33,675 MVA transformation capacity
- Distribution business serving approximately 13 million consumers in metropolitan Mumbai and Mundra SEZ
- Growing smart metering business aiming to become India's leading smart metering integrator
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